Services and Prices

Phillips Exeter Admissions

Each student has different strengths and weaknesses. Some are brilliant writers who just need a fresh set of eyes to read their essay. Others are full of so many ideas that they need help figuring out the best way to express them. And still others have spent so much time building the perfect resume that they have no idea which of their qualities and experiences they should share.

I also recognize that not everyone who wants expert, one-one-one college and boarding school essay tutoring has access to one. If you live in a different part of this country -- or even a different country altogether -- I can work with you remotely, via Skype, Google Drive, and other online methods. Some of my favorite students have been international, and I always love hearing their perspective.

Because of this, I offer different services, depending on your needs.

Full ServiceFrom initial brainstorming to final touches, I will meet with you online or in person each week to guide you through the college essay experience.$2,500 for unlimited help on the U.C. and Common App essays (~12-15 hours), $500 for each additional essay

Opening the gate to Brown University

Hourly Consults We will schedule meetings as needed to go over essay topics, structure, content and other questions. We can meet in your home, at Stanford, or online.$230/hour for meetings in Stanford, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola, Redwood City, Woodside or online.$240/hour for meetings in San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, San Mateo, Mountain View and Sunnyvale.$250/hour for meetings in Burlingame, San Bruno, Millbrae, South San Francisco, Santa Clara, Cupertino and Campbell.$260/hour for meetings in San Jose, Saratoga, Los Gatos, La Honda, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Francisco, Half Moon Bay and Pacifica.Other cities, please inquire. I will travel to other parts of the state or country for special packages.

Please note: If you need to cancel within 24 hours of a scheduled appointment, you will be charged 50% of the total fee.

Fresh Set of EyesThis is for students who are nearing the final draft. I will carefully review each essay, and then provide a Skype call and writeup with my questions, edits and suggestions.$200/essay

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New - Life Coaching! In my time at Paved With Verbs, I've worked with a lot of incredible students. The thing that has surprised me most about many of these straight-A, tri-varsity, club-founding students...

...is that they "have nothing to write about" on their college applications.

As I wrote in my Thoughts section, good grades are important, but they're not enough to make you stand out among a competitive pool of applicants. And they're not enough to ensure happiness or success in the Digital Age.

That is why I now offer quarterly sessions to help students figure out what they can do better than anyone else -- then develop those skills and expertise in a way that will make them stand out to admissions officers. I will work with you and your child to design the most enriching, engaging and authentic possible learning experience.

And then, at college essay time, your biggest problem will be figuring out how to fit all of your child's experiences and insights under the word count.

$100/hour for in-person or online meetings, which usually occur every week or every other week.$150 for a one-time consult on application strategy.

Speaking on a panel at Phillips Exeter Academy on The Future of Education.